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Spin the wheel when you check the Tension
Posted by 'RolyMoly' on 27 Jun 2010 @ 21:00

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Even new chains and sprockets have some ovality in them. Turn the wheel slowly and you will find the chain is slightly tighter in one place and looser in other(s). It is better to have a chain that is slightly loose rather than slightly tight. So set the chain tension at the tightest spot.

Tom R

Message Thread:

Chain problem by 'AndyOxfordshire' (27 Jun 2010 @ 10:57)

Re: Chain problem by 'Attack2001' (27 Jun 2010 @ 11:24)

Re: Chain problem - Experience by 'Danlee' (27 Jun 2010 @ 11:45)

Re: Chain problem - Experience by 'Danlee' (27 Jun 2010 @ 12:01)

Re: Chain problem - Experience by 'AndyOxfordshire' (27 Jun 2010 @ 18:09)

Re: Chain problem - Experience by 'iant' (27 Jun 2010 @ 14:24)

Re: Chain problem - Experience by 'AndyOxfordshire' (27 Jun 2010 @ 18:05)

Spin the wheel when you check the Tension by 'RolyMoly' << You are here!

Re: Spin the wheel when you check the Tension by 'Cadet33' (28 Jun 2010 @ 14:36)

Re: Spin the wheel when you check the Tension by 'msj' (28 Jun 2010 @ 16:17)

Re: Spin the wheel when you check the Tension by 'AndyOxfordshire' (28 Jun 2010 @ 17:22)

Re: Spin the wheel when you check the Tension by 'Bennie' (28 Jun 2010 @ 19:42)

Re: Spin the wheel when you check the Tension by 'AndyOxfordshire' (28 Jun 2010 @ 20:35)

Re: Spin the wheel when you check the Tension by 'Cadet33' (28 Jun 2010 @ 20:54)

Re: Chain problem by 'Hi99' (28 Jun 2010 @ 19:52)

Re: Chain problem - Torque drop off by 'Danlee' (28 Jun 2010 @ 20:35)

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